The Town of Smyrna is reminding people visiting Lake Como to stay within the designated swimming area and respect the private properties surrounding the lake.

As graffiti becomes a growing issue across Smyrna, town leaders have moved forward a proposed ordinance that would require private property owners to cover the costs of graffiti remediation on their buildings. While officials say the measure is needed to protect the town’s image and property values, some small business owners worry about the financial impact.